Finance Graduate

PZ Cussons; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PZ Cussons is seeking a Finance Graduate to work in a dynamic environment in Manchester. This role involves collaborating with various teams to analyze trends and support financial decision-making. With a focus on potential over perfection, graduates from all disciplines are encouraged to apply. Benefits include hybrid working, CIMA funding, and additional perks like onsite gym access.

Benefits

Full CIMA funding after 6 months and support

8–10% employer pension contribution

Hybrid working; 3 days a week in Manchester HQ

Free on-site gym & personal trainer

Subsidised meals & unlimited barista coffee

Discounts on our top brands

Qualifications

• Graduated or will graduate with a degree.
• Curious and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze trends across sales and marketing; recommend changes.
• Support pricing and trade decisions.
• Create performance reports for team alignment.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Initiative

Education

Degree

Job description

We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good.

Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.

Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.

POSITION SNAPSHOT

Job Title: Finance Graduate

Location: Manchester

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier)

Who Are We

We’re looking for someone curious, switched on, and ready to grow. Whether you've studied finance or not, if you've got a good head on your shoulders and a knack for solving problems, we’d love to hear from you.

At PZ Cussons, we make some of the UK’s best-loved brands – think Original Source, Carex, Imperial Leather, Sanctuary Spa, Childs Farm and more. We’re a FTSE-250 business with global reach and bold ambitions. From your first day, you’ll be part of the team driving smart decisions and real impact across our business.

If you want to join a business with dynamic, fast-paced working environment and a collaborative atmosphere whilst working flexibly but with the opportunity to collaborate in our stunning offices, then this could be the right role for you.

The Role

You’ll get a broad view of Finance – working with teams across Commercial, Brand, Supply Chain and Financial Planning to help them make informed decisions based on data and insights. It’s not a Graduate role with rigid rotation, but you’ll have the chance to explore different areas based on what you’re great at and where the business needs you.

Some Of The Things You’ll Help With

• Spot trends and join dots – help us forecast and analyse across sales, marketing and supply chain, recommend changes based on these insights
• Collaborate across teams– support reporting, pricing and trade decisions that shape the bigger picture
• Own your impact – manage key processes that keep our business moving and our marketing spend accurate
• Bring numbers to life – Create straightforward and clear performance reports that enable teams to respond quickly and remain aligned with objectives
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

This role’s all about potential – not perfection. If you’ve graduated (or will graduate) with a degree, you’re off to a strong start.

You Might Be a Great Fit If You

• Communicate clearly and confidently – even when it’s a bit uncomfortable
• Collaborate well and know how to bring people with you
• Think ahead, take initiative, and follow through
  
  

What’s in it for you?

We believe work should work for you, so here’s what you’ll get:

• Full CIMA funding after 6-months and support
• 8–10% employer pension contribution
• Hybrid working; with 3 days a week in our Manchester HQ
• Free on-site gym & personal trainer
• Subsidised meals & unlimited barista coffee
• Discounts on our top brands
  
  

Equal Opportunities

At PZ Cussons, we value diversity and make sure everyone feels included. We want our team to reflect society and our global customers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and your unique perspective helps us develop brands and create new products for our consumers.

If you need extra support during this process, please inform us so that we can accommodate your needs appropriately. It is important to us that all candidates feel recognised and have a good experience with PZ Cussons as part of our commitment to inclusivity.

PZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us!